Materials Management Supervisor jobs in Springfield, MA

All States Materials Group ® is a regional leader in road building, pavement preservation and distribution of road materials. We see the exciting in what most take for granted: the roads we drive on every day. We strive to be the best at what we do, and we seek to do it better every day, in a safe, environmentally responsible, and technologically advanced way. We are one of the leading providers of highway construction materials in the northeast, as well as a leading heavy highway contractor. With more than 700 employees, and more than 65 years of experience, ASMG has developed a reputation as a great place to work, and a reliable contractor. We have grown dramatically since the beginning of the millennium through acquisitions, organic growth initiatives, and building plants from the ground up.

As a senior person in the Accounting and Finance Team, the Assistant Controller - Materials Division is a critical position that requires an accountant with a significant amount of operational experience. The candidate must have demonstrated the talent, ambition and commitment to expand their capabilities, and to learn what makes our company tick. The Asst. Controller must have an absolute passion for excellence, combined with strong written and oral communication skills, experience with a variety of technical platforms, excellent analytical capabilities, and the ability to provide leadership and development to team members with diverse backgrounds. This position is exempt, and reports to the Corporate Controller

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Responsibilities

• : Lead and coordinate Accounts Payable, Billing, Cost Accounting, and General Accounting operations for the divisi
• onPlan, direct and coordinate operational accounting and finance functions for the divisi
• onOversee all daily activities to ensure timely and accurate performance; recommend and implement best practices to improve efficiency and accura
• cyDevelop and implement accounting procedures to comply with GAAP and audit standar
• dsSupervise divisional general ledger entries and account reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate closing cycles
• •Prepare standalone financial statements in conformance with US GA
• APCoordinate external audit activiti
• esEvaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and operating procedures; recommend changes as required to ensure the integrity of financial reporting syste
• msLead and develop direct and indirect reports, providing continual performance feedba
• ckHire, train and retain skilled accounting sta
• ffBe an integral member of the General Accounting Team, share your ideas and thoughts, and help to drive a culture of proactive problem solving and self-directed continuous improveme
• ntInteract with Vice President of Construction and other managers to assure their needs are being m

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Skills and Requireme

• ntsBS in Accounting required, MBA/MSA prefer
• redCPA, CMA, CFM or similar designation strongly prefer
• redHigh level of integrity, and the ability to project an image of trust and reliabil
• ityMinimum of 8 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership position working for a large middle-market company with multiple divisi
• onsDemonstrated experience in financial close and financial statement preparat
• ionSolid experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing and/or construction environm
• entDemonstrated ability to lead a team of accounting professionals (preference for a team of 3 or mo
• re)An absolute passion for continuous improvement, an innate sense of professional curiosity and skeptic
• ismProactive nature, with a sense of urgency to handle a variety of tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environm
• entTechnical/analytical focus to be able to identify trends, discover causes of variances, and identify improvement opportunit
• iesConfident and proactive, and the ability to make rapid decisions in the absence of data, and to communicate decisions and changes quickly and effectiv
• elyAdvanced skills with standard office software (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlo
• ok)Ability to analyze and follow detailed procedures, establish new procedures as nee
• dedThe ability to learn from and teach others, and the desire to gain a full understanding of the indus

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What we o

• fferWork life balance, flexibility, generosity, and compas
• sionMature, stable and reliable industry, yet exciting and interesting
• workOne of the most dynamic companies in the Pioneer Va
• lleyStrong compensation, including salary and participation in incentive
• planCompetitive PTO and holiday struc
• ture401(k) with guaranteed and discretionary company contribut
• ionsProfessional development opportunities, support for maintenance of certifica